SECOND HAND SEPTEMBER SALES

It’s OXFAM’s Second Hand September and we are selling our vintage jewellery collection in order to raise funds for our writers. By providing travel expenses, our aspiring journalists are able to travel to environmental and sustainability conferences in the UK – and to meet and interview world-leading experts. Check our Vintage Shop here on the […]

HEIRLOOMS AND MEMORIES

A collection of personal stories Image Credit – Madi Apthorpe For some, jewellery can be a way to maintain a connection with a lost loved one, for others it can be a reminder of God’s presence. I asked people to share the stories of their jewellery with me to act as a reminder that there are […]

STEP-BY-STEP UPCYCLED NECKLACE

Image Credit – Madi Apthorpe An era of DIY jewellery has come about as many have realised making a piece isn’t all that tricky. All you really need to get started is some beads and no more than £15 worth of kit from a craft shop. If beading isn’t for you, attaching two chains can […]

JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING – THE WAY FORWARD

According to market research company Grand View Research, the global jewellery industry is worth around £234 billion. There have been countless articles, books and exhibitions on the topic, most people reading this will own at least one piece of jewellery and so it poses the question – why is there not more of a focus on […]

INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE JEWELLERY

Image Credit – AA Fine Casting Limited and Madi Apthorpe From scientific breakthroughs to Fairtrade gold, the jewellery industry is carving its path through the era of sustainability. By utilising methods and systems, designers are helping to alleviate the sustainable and ethical issues associated with the trade. Lab-grown Diamonds Lab-grown diamonds are not to be confused […]